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small-boat crossings

Coverage of small-boat crossings in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: May 24 · 09:36 UTCMost recent: Aug 4 · 15:33 UTC
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  • POLITICSAug 4 · 15:33 UTCPOLITICO EUROPE
    Channel rescue brings Burnham’s border pledge into focus

    French and British authorities rescued 157 migrants from a burning boat in the English Channel after it caught fire and deteriorated rapidly. The incident occurred following UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham's pledge to curb small-boat crossings, with migrants refusing assistance until extreme urgency. No deaths were reported, and the UK government reiterated its commitment to working with France to prevent such journeys.

  • POLITICSAug 2 · 21:46 UTCFORTUNE
    UK’s Burnham pledges ‘relentless’ focus on illegal migration

    UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham pledges a 'relentless' focus on combating illegal migration, citing increased National Crime Agency (NCA) officers from 376 to nearly 800 since 2025. The government reports 14,526 small-boat crossings this year, down 43% from last year, while Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood highlights 70,000 deportations since 2024. The issue remains politically charged, with Nigel Farage’s Reform UK gaining support due to its anti-migration stance.

  • SECURITYMay 24 · 09:36 UTCDAILY MAIL
    Almost 700 Channel migrants arrived in Britain over past two days - taking total small-boat crossings so far this year above 8,000

    Almost 700 migrants arrived in Britain via the English Channel over the past two days, pushing the total number of small-boat crossings this year to over 8,000.